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Planning Board approves Stetson Woods peer review contract

Norwell Planning Board approved a $23,740 peer review contract with Merrill Engineering for Stetson Woods Village. Chair Brian Greenberg moved the contract with Board Members Stephen Durm, Steve Bjorklund, and Donald Shute voting in favor; Board Member Brendan Sullivan recused. The scope includes

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board appoints Merrill peer reviewer for Stetson Woods

Planning Board appoints Merrill peer reviewer for Stetson Woods. The Norwell Planning Board voted 3-0 on July 29 to assign Merrill as the peer review engineer for the Stetson Woods Village development, with Board Member Brendan Sullivan recusing himself. Chair Brian Greenberg emphasized that the

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Government · Planning Board

DOCUMENT TYPE MISMATCH — AGENDA PROVIDED, NOT MINUTES

The document provided is the Norwell Planning Board agenda for July 15, 2026, not the official approved minutes. Agendas list items for discussion but do not record votes, approvals, or decisions. The agenda shows two major items were scheduled: a public hearing on a detached ADU at 493 Main Street

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Main Street ADU, advances Dunkin' conversion

Norwell planning board approves Main Street accessory dwelling, advances Dunkin' site plan to review. Vice Chair Brendan Sullivan presiding, the board unanimously approved a special permit for Matthew Carr's 1,104-square-foot detached accessory dwelling at 493 Main Street, which will use a new

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Government · Planning Board

Board backs Jett Foundation retreat campus with conditions

Norwell Planning Board backs Jett Foundation retreat center. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Jett Foundation's proposal to develop property at 390/390B Circuit Street as an educational retreat center with maximum 10 staff (6 daily), 32 parking spaces, and cabin

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